Global Account Director, Hyperscale
Salary
$177k–$235k/ annually
Application completed on Vertiv
About This Role
Job Summary:
Vertiv's Global Strategic Account Directors are highly visible leaders
responsible for driving strategy, growth, and enterprise-wide alignment across
the organization’s largest global accounts. They are accountable for
accelerating revenue expansion through innovative product solutions, expanded
service offerings, and deeper strategic partnerships. They serve as the
executive leader for the account, shaping and executing a comprehensive global
strategy that advances both customer objectives and corporate growth priorities.
Acting as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders, the role requires the
ability to influence and guide decision-makers at all levels while aligning
cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business impact.
Success in this position demands strong executive presence, commercial acumen,
and the ability to lead across complex, matrixed environments. The Global
Account Director partners closely with lines of business, regional sales and
service organizations, and senior leadership to ensure seamless execution and
exceptional customer outcomes. Collaboration across global divisions is
essential, as is the ability to build credibility and lasting relationships with
senior leaders within each client organization.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the development and profitable growth of assigned Global Data Center
accounts, driving long-term strategic value and lifecycle account management.
* Serve as the primary executive interface between the customer and the
organization, representing the company in all strategic, commercial, and
account-related activities across headquarters, regions, and business units.
* Build, develop, and maintain executive-level relationships to strengthen
customer satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership alignment.
* Develop and execute short- and long-term account strategies aligned to
corporate objectives to achieve or exceed assigned financial and growth
targets.
* Identify and expand new business opportunities within assigned account and
adjacent market segments, increasing account penetration and solution
adoption.
* Lead strategic account planning and analysis to determine optimal solution
positioning, value proposition development, and sales execution strategies
that clearly articulate differentiated value.
* Drive executive-level communications, effectively influencing decision-makers
through data-driven insights and clear business justification.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful contract execution,
operational alignment, and delivery of products and services in accordance
with customer expectations and contractual requirements.
* Maintain disciplined opportunity management within CRM systems and ensure
visibility, forecasting accuracy, and coordinated engagement across the
account ecosystem.
* Support the implementation of global portfolio initiatives, innovation
programs, and research and development alignment to meet evolving customer
requirements.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
* BA or BS in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar field
* 10+ years’ experience in a Sales/Account Leadership role working with high
profile accounts.
* Demonstrated ability to close complex transactions through direct influence
with multiple decision makers.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
* Must be a self-starter and follow projects to completion with minimal
supervision.
* Must be able to work under different levels of pressure with strong
interpersonal and leadership skills.
* Must be an effective motivator with an enthusiastic desire to succeed.
Preferred Qualifications:
* MBA or other advanced degree.
* Project management expertise.
Travel Required:
* Travel 50% - Extensive domestic and some international travel will be
required as needed.
Pay Transparency:
The overall anticipated total compensation package for this role in CA is
between $253k to $337k per year inclusive of base salary and eligibility for
a monthly sales incentive plan. Since monthly incentive compensation is
variable, performance-based, and not guaranteed, the estimated base salary
range for this role in the CA locality is between $177k to $235k per year and
in salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are
eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and
stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are
role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn
sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of
the plan and the employee’s role. The role is eligible to participate in a
comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental,
vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about
total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
The overall anticipated total compensation package for this role in WA is
between $253k to $337k per year, inclusive of base salary and eligibility for
a monthly sales incentive plan. Since monthly incentive compensation is
variable, performance-based, and not guaranteed, the estimated base salary
range for this role in the WA locality is between $177k to $235k per year;
salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are
eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and
stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are
role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive
and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses,
and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the
terms of the employee’s role and individual offer details. The role is
eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program,
including medical, dental, vision, disability, FLEX PTO, holiday pay (9
days), and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits
will be provided during the hiring process.
The overall anticipated total compensation package for this role in CO is
between $241k to $321k per year, inclusive of base salary and eligibility
for a monthly sales incentive plan. Since monthly incentive compensation is
variable, performance-based, and not guaranteed, the estimated base salary
range for this role in the CO locality is between $144k to $193k per year;
salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are
eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and
stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are
role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn
sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of
the plan and the employee’s role. The role is eligible to participate in a
comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental,
vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about
total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
The estimated deadline to submit your application for this role is November
1, 2026, the company may need to extend the deadline based off the needs of
the business and open role. If an extension is needed, the date will be
updated accordingly.
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to
help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
VERTIV BEHAVIORS
• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing
services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously,
perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most
important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and
commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT
infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of
the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around
34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to
learn more.
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authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which
sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1,
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in the future, are not eligible for hire.
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